How Much Does a House Removal in Exeter Cost? 2026 Guide
/Most people start planning a move with one question: what will a house removal in Exeter cost? The honest answer is that it depends on the house, the street and the date. This guide sets out typical UK price ranges by property size, explains what pushes an Exeter quote up or down, and shows how a free survey turns all of that into a fixed price. It is written for people in Exeter, Exminster, Topsham and Cranbrook who want a realistic figure in mind before the quotes arrive.
Typical house removal costs by property size
The figures below are national averages, not Empire Removals prices. They come from Compare My Move, which publishes what customers actually paid across 8,598 UK moves between 2022 and 2025. They include moves with and without extra services such as packing.
| Property size | Lower end | Average | Upper end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £200 | £466 | £550 |
| 2 bedrooms | £425 | £834 | £1,020 |
| 3 bedrooms | £650 | £1,252 | £1,550 |
| 4 bedrooms | £980 | £1,803 | £2,240 |
| 5 bedrooms | £1,400 | £2,661 | £3,200 |
Source: Compare My Move, House Removal Costs UK, updated October 2026. UK-wide figures based on amounts paid. These are not Empire Removals quotes.
Use the table as a starting point, not a quote. Two homes with the same number of bedrooms can differ by a full van load, and an Exeter street can add or remove an hour or two from the day. The same data shows that moves with a packing service averaged £1,453, against £1,080 without, so packing added around £373 on average.
What sets the price of a house removal in Exeter
Every removal company prices the same handful of things. The table shows how each one plays out in and around Exeter.
| Cost factor | What it changes | Exeter example |
|---|---|---|
| Property size and floors | Crew size, van size and hours on the job | A three storey villa in St Leonards takes longer than a bungalow of the same size in Alphington |
| Distance | Driving time, fuel and whether the move fits in one day | Exminster to Pinhoe is a short run. A move out of the county may need an overnight stop |
| Parking and permit zones | Where the van stands and how far the crew carry | Much of central Exeter sits inside residents’ parking zones |
| Access on new-builds | Carry distance and time | Tight cul-de-sacs and shared bays at Cranbrook, Monkerton and Newcourt |
| Packing | Extra crew time and materials | Full pack, kitchen and fragile items only, or you pack |
| Dismantling | Time at both addresses | Beds, wardrobes and dining tables taken apart and rebuilt |
| Moving date | Demand and availability | Fridays, month end and September fill first |
Property size and floors
The number of bedrooms is only a rough guide to volume. A loft, a garage or a garden shed can add as much as an extra room. Floors matter too, because every flight of stairs slows the carry. Exeter’s Victorian terraces in St Thomas and Heavitree often have steep front steps, and the period villas of St Leonards and Pennsylvania bring tall staircases and heavy furniture. Flats near the Quay and the university usually mean shared entrances and small lifts that need booking with the building.
Parking and permit zones
If the van can stand right outside the door, the crew carry less and finish sooner. Much of central Exeter is inside residents’ parking zones, so the van usually needs a parking dispensation or a suspended bay. It can take several working days to arrange, so apply early. Topsham’s narrow streets near the Strand often call for a smaller vehicle and careful timing, which also shapes the price.
Access on the new-builds
The newer estates on the east of the city, at Cranbrook, Monkerton and Newcourt, have good roads but tight turning space, shared parking bays and, in places, site traffic. A van parked two bays away from the door adds carrying time on every trip, so a good survey checks the layout before the day.
Packing and dismantling
Packing is the biggest single variable between quotes. Some people pack everything themselves, some ask for the kitchen and fragile items only, and some want the whole house done. Dismantling beds, wardrobes and tables, and rebuilding them at the new address, also adds time at both ends.
The date you move
Most completions fall on a Friday or at the end of the month, so those days book up first. September is also busy in Exeter, as students and university staff move for the new academic year. A midweek date in the middle of the month gives you more choice, and some firms price those quieter days lower.
How the free survey and fixed quote work
At Empire Removals, every quote starts with a free survey, either at your home or by video. If a visit is hard to arrange, you can send a short WhatsApp walkthrough of each room to 07707 003155 instead.
On the survey we look at every room, including the loft, garage and garden. We check parking, access, stairs, lifts and the carry distance at both addresses, and we note anything that needs dismantling. Those details decide the crew size, the vehicle and how long the job takes.
From that we send a fixed quote in writing. The price you agree is the price you pay, and nothing is added on moving day. Free boxes and tape come with every move. You can read more about how we plan moves across the city on our removals Exeter page.
How to compare Exeter removal quotes
Three quotes is the usual number. Send each company the same details, including the number of bedrooms, floors, access notes and both addresses, so you are comparing the same job. Then check three things in writing: whether the price is fixed or an estimate, what insurance is in place, and who will carry out the work. Our guide on how to compare removal quotes like for like goes through each point in more detail.
Clearing the house before you move
Moving costs less when there is less to move. If you are downsizing or clearing a family home, we can clear unwanted items before moving day under our Upper Tier Waste Carrier licence. See our house clearance service for details. If your completion dates do not line up, we can also hold your belongings in our Newton Abbot storage.
Getting a price for your Exeter move
Empire Removals is a family run, fully insured removal company with a Google rating of 4.9 from over 75 reviews. Exeter is about twenty minutes from our Newton Abbot depot, and our crews work across the city and the villages around it every week. For more on how we handle removals Exeter homes, from city-centre flats to new-builds at Cranbrook, see our Exeter page.
Book a free home or video survey and we will send you a fixed, written quote for your move.
Or call us on 01626 211469
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move a three bedroom house in Exeter?
Compare My Move puts the UK average for a three bedroom house removal at £1,252, with most moves falling between £650 and £1,550. These are national figures, not Empire Removals prices. An Exeter move can sit anywhere in that range depending on access, parking, packing and the date, and a free survey gives you a fixed figure for your own home.
Do I need a parking permit for a removal van in Exeter?
If either address is in a residents’ parking zone, the van usually needs a parking dispensation or a suspended bay for the day. We check both addresses at the survey, tell you what is needed and help you apply. Apply as early as you can, as it can take several working days.
Is packing included in a removal quote?
Free boxes and tape come with every Empire Removals move. A packing service, where our crew packs the whole house or just the kitchen and fragile items, is extra and priced into your fixed quote. Across the UK, Compare My Move found that packing added around £373 to the average move.
Can I get a quote without a home visit?
Yes. We can survey your home by video call, or you can send a short WhatsApp walkthrough of each room to 07707 003155. The fixed quote is based on what we see, in the same way as a home survey.
When is it easiest to book a house move in Exeter?
Midweek dates in the middle of the month have the most availability. Fridays and the last few days of the month fill first because that is when most completions happen, and late August and September are busy in Exeter because of student and university moves. Book one to two weeks ahead, or earlier for those dates.
